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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-97 CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING i APRIL 7, 1997 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Zaun. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Roll ca11 was taken. Present: Councilmembers Johnson, Sindt, Holberg and Mayor Zaun. Absent: Councilmember Mulvihill. -Also present: R. Knutson, City Attorney; B. Erickson, City Administrator; K. Nelson, City Engineer; D. Feller, Finance Director; M. Sobota, .Community & Economic Development Director; D. Krings, Chief Building Official; D. Volk, Director of Operations & Maintenance; J. Hennen, Administrative Assistant; C. Friedges, City Clerk. MINUTES The minutes of the March 17, 1997, City Council meeting were approved as presented. • STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS Attorney: None Engineer: None Administrator: Mr. Erickson. provided a list of accounts deleted from the certification of delinquent utility accounts and an amended resolution certifying the delinquent amount. Director of Operations & Maintenance: Mr. Volk presented the Operations & Maintenance Department. March activities report. PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS Dave Krings introduced Building Inspector Tim Saari. Mayor Zaun presented a plaque to Gerald Kowalke in appreciation for his service on the Planning Commission and Environmental Affairs Committee. CITIZENS' COMMENTS • CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 1997 PAGE 2 • Mr. Jeff Hultgren, 16842 Ironwood Circle, made comments regarding a petition that was submitted in opposition to a cabaret license request by Crystal Lake Golf Club: Mayor Zaun asked Mr. Hultgren to make his comments under .Agenda Item #9. Mr. John Boland, 10241 205th Street West, raised a concern regarding the possible reconstruction of 205th Street West and how that would affect a large tree located on his property. Mayor Zaun directed the City Engineer to meet with Mr. Boland to address his questions and concerns. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmembers removed item 7q from the consent agenda so that the City Engineer can make a brief presentation regarding the proposed improvements in Kingswood Estates. 97.66 Motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Holberg to approve the consent agenda items as follows: a. Claims for payment. • b. Receive minutes of the following advisory committee meetin s: g Environmental Affairs Committee, March 18, 1997 Parks & Recreation Committee, March 19, 1997 Planning Commission, March 20, 1997 Economic Development Commission, March 25, 1997 c. Resolution No, 97-68 accepting donation from the Lakeville Senior. Citizens to the Meals on Wheels program. d. Resolutions No. 97-69 and 97-70 accepting donations from First National Bank of Lakeville and NSP for the Safety Camp. e. Resolution No. 97-71 approving a gambling permit for Norsota 602-Sons of Norway. f. Resolution No. 97-72 approving a gambling permit for Ducks Unlimited, Burnsville Chapter. g. Receive resignation of Gerald Kowalke from the Planning Commission. h. Resolution No. 97-73 authorizing. sale of vehicles. CITY OF LAKEVLLLE COUNCIL. MEETING APRIL 7, 1997 PAGE 3 i. Resolution No. 97-74 approving a gambling permit for Turn In Poachers, Inca, Metro South Chapter. j. Extension of Boulder Village preliminary plat to April 17, 1998. k. Resolution No. 97-75 approving plans and specifications and setting a bid date for District 2B sealcoating, Improvement Project 97-2. I. Resolution. No. 97-76 extending park .hours for special events at Antlers Park and Ritter Farm Park. m. Contract with CAP Agency, Inc. for Meals on Wheels. n, Resolution No. 97-77 supporting request of owners of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1, Dakota Plaza Second Addition for 160th Street (County Road 46) addresses. o. DARE Services Agreement between School District No. 196 and the City of Lakeville. • p. Approve plans and specifications and set a bid date for street and utility building electrical and mechanical updates. q. (Removed from consent agenda). r. Resolution No. 97-79 vacating a drainage and utility easement on Outlot A, Oakridge Heights. s. Resolution No. 97-80 approving a gambling permit for. Lakeville Men's Softball Association. t. Resolution No. 97-81 receiving a $1,500 donation from the Lakeville Hockey Association and authorizing the construction of counters at Lakeville Ames Arena. u. Authorize Orr-Schelen-Mayeron Assoc., Inc. to map and digitize easements per their proposal dated February 12, 1997. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Johnson, Zaun, Sindt, Holberg. i CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 1997 PAGE 4 • ITEM 7Q Mr. Nelson presented the feasibility report for the installation of City sewer, water, curb and gutter,. storm sewer and street construction in Kingswood Estates. He estimated project cost is $900,835, of which $493,425 wiil be assessed to the benefiting property owners. He explained that the area residents petitioned for these improvements in April of 1996. All affected property owners have signed special assessment agreements for the project, agreeing to be assessed $17,600 for sanitary sewer and street improvements. Three property owners will pay different amounts due to their unique situations. The assessment for watermain in the amount of $6,400 will be in the form of a water access charge made at the time of actual connection to the watermain. Mr. Joel Dresel of Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. provided a brief overview of the project design. He stated an informational meeting with the residents is scheduled for Thursday, April 10th, for the purpose of finalizing design issues. Based on comments received at that meeting, final plans and specifications will be prepared for Council. approval. • Mr. Daryl Gonyea, 1:6495 Kingswood Drive, #hanked the residents for their cooperation and City staff for working with the neighborhood to resolve this particularly difiacult and complex project. Mr. Jim Bergerson, 16508 Kingsley Court, expressed his appreciation and support of the project. 97.67 Motion was made. by Sindt, seconded by Johnson. to approve Resolution No. 97-78 approving feasibility report, public improvement and special assessment agreements and easements, and authorize SEH, Inc. to prepare final plans and specifications for utility and street improvements in Kingswood Estates, Lmprovement Project 96-6. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt, Holberg, Johnson. ITEM 8 Mayor Zaun opened. the public hearing on the certification of delinquent utility accounts. The City Clerk attested to legal notices being duly published and mailed. • Mr. Feller presented the list of delinquent accounts proposed to be certified. He explained that utility customers received a penalty notice and letter in CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 1997 PAGE 5 addition to the legal notice for certification:. He explained that in addition to certifying the delinquent amount, the City collects a $25 service charge and interest at the. rate of 18% per annum. There are 11 storm water and street light only accounts that do not have water and sanitary sewer service. These accounts are charged a $2 service charge for administration. The City received one written appeal from Ms. Kathryn Trevis, 5469-170th. Street West. Mr. Feller stated he and the City Engineer have attempted, unsuccessfully, to reach Ms. Trevis by phone. He stated they will continue attempts to contact Ms. Trevis to discuss her situation. Mr. Feller recommended approval of the resolution certifying delinquent utility accounts in the amount of $100,353.24. 97.68 Motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Holberg to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Holberg, :Johnson, Zaun. 97.69 Motion was .made by Sindt, seconded by Holberg to receive the letter from Ms. Kathryn Trevis, 5469-170th Street West, dated. March 31, 1997, .and approve • Resolution No. 97-82 certifying unpaid water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and street lighting charges to the County Treasurer/Auditor to be collected with other taxes on said property. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Holberg, Johnson,. Zaun, Sindt. ITEM 9 Mr. Jeff Hultgren made comments regarding a petition that was forwarded to the City Council from residents in approximately eight different neighborhoods in opposition to the granting of a cabaret license for Crystal Lake Golf Club to hold three outdoor events. The applicant for the cabaret license, he explained, is American Golf, fnc., who leases and operates the Crystal Lake Golf Club. Mr. Hultgren pointed out several instances of misuse and abuse of the golf course .property by residents who live along the golf course. On behalf of American Golf, Inc., Mr. Hultgren withdrew the application. for a cabaret license. The City Attorney stated that since the application was withdrawn, there would be no need for the City Council to open the public hearing or take any action. CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 1997 PAGE 6 ITEMS 10-11 Mayor Zaun opened the public hearing on the proposed modification of Airlake Redevelopment Project No. 1 and establishment of Tax lncrement Financing District No. 17 within Airlake Redevelopment Project No. 1. Mr. Sobota explained that Di Hed Yokes, Inc. (DHY) is proposing to build its corporate headquarters/high tech manufacturing facility on the northwest corner of Holyoke Avenue and County Road 70. The proposed site contains several structurally substandard buildings, construction debris and other blighted conditions. Staff is proposing the use of tax increment financing to acquire the property and provide a cleared site for DHY as an incentive to construct a high quality facility. He explained that the property owners, Mike & Anne Giles, have begun clean-up of the site and have signed a purchase agreement with the City for-the property. A redevelopment contract with DHY has been drafted; however, a number of language issues. are still being addressed. It is anticipated that these issues will be resolved within a week to ten days. Therefore, staff is recommending the City Council. continue the public hearing and table action on this matter until the April 21st Council meeting. Mr Ken Owen re resentin DHY ex lained that the com an is a recision p 9 p p Y p machine and dye casting facility primarily servicing the aerospace, data storage, automotive and medical industries. He stated they are looking forward to relocating in Lakeville. 97.70 Motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Holberg to continue the public hearing and table any action on the proposed modification of Airlake redevelopment Project No. 1 and establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 17, along with consideration of the DHY Redevelopment Project, Agenda item #11, until the April 21, 1997, City Council meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Holberg, Johnson., Zaun, Sindt. ITEM 12 Mr. Michaud presented a list of Snowmobile Task Force members who have expressed a desire to resign from the committee. He also presented a list of individuals requesting appointment to the Snowmobile Task Force. He indicated that the Task Force typically meets twice a year, in the spring and in the fall. The spring meeting is scheduled for April 17, 1997. i CITY OF tAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETLNG APRIL 7, 1997 PAGE 7 97.71 Motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Sindt to accept resignations from the following Snowmobile Task Force members: Dale Doudrick, Randy Johnson, Kevin Kelly, AI & Irene Mowrey, Dennis Needham, John Schaber and Michael Tarnish; and appoint the following. individuals to the Snowmobile Task Force: Jeannie Bowers, Cheryl Seese, Brian Pabich and. Mike & Ann Stuber. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Johnson, Zaun, Sindt, Holberg. NEW/UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next regular Council meeting., April 21, 1997 Mayor Zaun adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Friedges, C' Clerk Duane. Zaun, Mayo